Can I get a reliable FD for £6.5k

[Grub2000]

OK, before I get flamed, I know that this a bit of an un-answerable question, but I would appreciate some opinions, especially from people that have owned any of the cars.

I am looking at spending about 6.5k on a new car but I can\'t decide what to go for.
The options are:
RX-7 obviously
Nissan Skyline GT3R
Mitsi Evo 4
Alfa GTV V6 (the"safe" bet?)

I know these cars are all different and I love the RX-7 above all but is it realistic to think I can get an everyday driver for this money?

Any comments on running cost for the above would also be welcomed.

[RedRummy]

a standard RX7 could be a daily driver, and £6k would get you a very good stanard one.  A modded one would cost about that for a good one, but the running and maintenance costs would be high. (well, higher than a standard spec one)... when they go in for work, they generally need several days for work to be carried out, so a bit annoying if its your only car.

Similar for Skyline... could get a good standard GTS-t for that, but you won\'t get a GTR for £6k... not one that would last a week anyway...  

Not sure about early Evos, but cos they\'re all electronic, they generally cost more when things go wrong.

dunno about Alfas, but I thought they used to be pretty flakey.

that\'s about the extent of my limited kowledge..  :rollin

[kev-yorks]

Here\'s one of many in the forsale section http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38009
There\'s no certainty with any second hand motor and it depends what you are after stockish as in the example i\'ve pasted or modified cars of which there are also plenty in that section.
Regards Kevin

[royal]

If you want a dependable daily driver that you have to rely on my personal opinion would be to look at the cars that go for a price where you can get one of the best ones. I\'d say 6.5k would get you an average to good standard Rx7 with a rebuild, but still around 15yrs old so will never be bullet proof. Same with the other ones you mention, except the GTR which you wont get for that price. I run a cheap daily drive as well so I don\'t have to use the rex as a daily drive, I\'ve found the money and stress it saves is more than worth the money. Esp as cheap second hand cars can be got for next to nothing these days.

[Grub2000]

I have not really considered getting a second car. Problem with that is I am sure I would end up driving the Rex everyday.

After all, my drive to work has some nice, fun roads and I reckon I would spend the whole time thinking how much fun it would be if I was in the car I left at  home

[Grub2000]

That black one is drool worthy. I prefer the stock look and I am not too bothered about mods as I am sure a standard Rex will be a handful until I get used to it.
Obviously the lack of an engine rebuild is a slight concern, but I guess a compression test will easy my mind a bit.
I might have to get off my ass and visit RX Motors. They are only 15 mins from me and they may be able to give me some impartial advice.

[interloper393]

you cn have mine fer 6.5k off to wgt on monday for remap n comp test so whoever buys her has some reasurance shes all good, was rebuilt in japan but no paperwork to prove it bud, engines pretty standard, just the exteriors not lol..

[interloper393]

Try n be a bit more help lol...

RX-7 The best car you will own n drive by far..

Nissan Skyline Nice cars but i wasnt that impressed we it to be honest, didnt feel anything special..

Mitsi Evo 4 nice cars again like the skyline nothing special in my view

Alfa GTV V6 (the"safe" bet?) m8 has one of these, and says he loves it but would never buy another lol.. rex is more reliable lol

Depends what your after bud.. the loonacy of a rx7 :yes or a easy to drive at its limits car.. i.e in my view the skyline/evo.. felt it was a boring drive because it does everything to perfect if you know what i mean?

cheers

[m4drx]

give me a call 07737 257 377.

tharek

[Grub2000]

Oh, I forgot to mention. I saw a red and a black RX7 in convoy going through Shaftesbury the other day.
A very pleasant sight on my commute home .

[ro284]

Where abouts in Dorset are you matey,
Cheers Bob

[Grub2000]

I live in Blandford Forum, what about you ro284?

[ro284]

Christchurch, mate but i go through Blandford every day next week, working in hazelbury bryan. have a silver type X with all the extras, if you want to see one close up perhaps we could arrange something,by the way i have seen a black one FD just on the other side of child okeford, but i dont think the owner is on here,
cheers Bob

[monkey-fd3s]

RX7 = Not Reliable

[ro284]

RX7 = Not Reliable

Disagree, never had any problems with mine since rebuild 12k ago, 30 months ago, it does not pop bang fart, never flooded, and doesnt smell of petrol, one of the most relable cars you can get for the age no rust either,
Bob